*RACY 22 HORNET S. LUCCHINI SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

SN 60971. Cal. 22 Hornet. Nicely struck 25-1/2″ chopper lump bbls are fitted with high, file cut quarter rib mounting one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, with gold lines and numbers for 50, 75, and 100 yards. Bronze bead longitudinally dovetailed front sight is in matching ramp base. Rear portion of left bbl is gold inlaid “S. LUCCHINI – ITALY”. Bbl flats are stamped with 2002 Italian nitro proofs along with SN, caliber, and “CAT. 12678”. Coin finished, bolstered, sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), long top strap extending over comb, Purdey type hidden third fastener, engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage striking, semi-relief, large, shaded, acanthus scroll with floral highlights. This fine work extends to trigger guard and trap grip cap, and is signed by “L. Sabatti” on trigger plate. Importers name and address are in light electric pencil beside front trigger. Water table is marked for caliber, with SN and Lucchini logo. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ to skip-line checkered wood butt, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 28 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “C P C” in script. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: approx 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Tan leather Nizzoli case with stitched leather corners, is lined with burgundy cloth, and has black leather gold embossed Lucchini label in lid, and contains ring box holding spare front sight, and a copy of target shot with RWS ammunition, showing two holes a little over 1/2″ apart in central aiming ring. Current replacement value of this gun is approximately $70,000. CONDITION: Excellent, near new except for a couple of scuffs and marks in wood, most noticeably a 1″ x 2″ scuffed area on right side of butt, and a 3/8″ sharp dent in left side of forearm in checkering. Metal for the most part is near new, with a couple of minor marks on quarter rib and top of left bbl. Bores are excellent. Mechanics crisp. Case leather is excellent, with some light scuffs and pen marks. Interior cloth is excellent but rubbed through at one end by rib extension, and some slight soiling on partitions from contact with action. Two partitions in front of action area are split. 4-49553 MGM8 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 3417

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	3417	$31,625.00	RACY 22 HORNET S. LUCCHINI SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE. SN 60971. Cal. 22 Hornet. Nicely struck 25-1/2″ chopper lump bbls are fitted with high, file cut quarter rib mounting one standing, two folding leaf express rear sight, with gold lines and numbers for 50, 75, and 100 yards. Bronze bead longitudinally dovetailed front sight is in matching ramp base. Rear portion of left bbl is gold inlaid “S. LUCCHINI – ITALY”. Bbl flats are stamped with 2002 Italian nitro proofs along with SN, caliber, and “CAT. 12678”. Coin finished, bolstered, sidelock action features non-automatic safety (SAFE gold inlaid), long top strap extending over comb, Purdey type hidden third fastener, engraved arrow tumbler end cocking indicators, and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage striking, semi-relief, large, shaded, acanthus scroll with floral highlights. This fine work extends to trigger guard and trap grip cap, and is signed by “L. Sabatti” on trigger plate. Importers name and address are in light electric pencil beside front trigger. Water table is marked for caliber, with SN and Lucchini logo. Finely marbled and lightly figured European walnut full capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4″ to skip-line checkered wood butt, and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, 28 LPI point pattern checkering with mullered borders, and a gold oval on toe line engraved “C P C” in script. Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″. Drop at comb: approx 1-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. LOP: 14-3/4″. Tan leather Nizzoli case with stitched leather corners, is lined with burgundy cloth, and has black leather gold embossed Lucchini label in lid, and contains ring box holding spare front sight, and a copy of target shot with RWS ammunition, showing two holes a little over 1/2″ apart in central aiming ring. Current replacement value of this gun is approximately $70,000. CONDITION: Excellent, near new except for a couple of scuffs and marks in wood, most noticeably a 1″ x 2″ scuffed area on right side of butt, and a 3/8″ sharp dent in left side of forearm in checkering. Metal for the most part is near new, with a couple of minor marks on quarter rib and top of left bbl. Bores are excellent. Mechanics crisp. Case leather is excellent, with some light scuffs and pen marks. Interior cloth is excellent but rubbed through at one end by rib extension, and some slight soiling on partitions from contact with action. Two partitions in front of action area are split. 4-49553 MGM8 (25,000-40,000) – Lot 3417 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*RACY 22 HORNET S. LUCCHINI SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.